1977-2021 ⢠La Grande
Jeffrey Delbert Rysdam, 43, of La Grande, died March 9. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. March 16 at Highland Cemetery on Cricket Flat. Masks are required.
Known as Jeff, he was born Oct. 1, 1977, in La Grande, to Delbert âDebâ Rysdam and Kathy Rysdam. He was raised and educated in Elgin. After graduating from Elgin High School in 1996, Jeff worked as an electrician for Northwood Manufacturing for five years before relocating to Wilsonville to work for NEI Construction.
Jeff earned an associate degree from Clackamas Community College then returned to La Grande to pursue a bachelorâs degree in anthropology and sociology from Eastern Oregon University. He earned his degree in 2013, followed by a master of arts in teaching in 2015, and began his career as a high school teacher.